Owen Likes Comics
@owenlikescomics
Historian of comic books and superhero media | Enquiries: owenlikescomics@gmail.com
I just posted this month's Patreon bonus video, an hour-long spoiler discussion on Spider-Man: Brand New Day. If you would like to get a bonus video each month, early access to all my main videos and more, sign up below!
🚨 NEW VIDEO 🚨 SPIDER-MAN: CHAPTER ONE - WHAT WENT WRONG? I explain the history of John Byrne's Spider-Man: Chapter One, how this comic tried to reboot Marvel's flagship hero and why it ultimately failed. 👇 LINK BELOW 👇
🚨 EARLY ACCESS 🚨 SPIDER-MAN: CHAPTER ONE - WHAT WENT WRONG? My new video is now available to watch on Patreon! If you'd like early access to new videos, consider supporting me for just £1 per month. JOIN HERE ▶️ www.patreon.com/c/owenlikesc...
Somehow, I've written just short of 8,000 words since Saturday. The good news is, my new video should be up on Patreon later today!
"I was a god, Valeria. I found it... beneath me." [Fantastic Four #611 by Jonathan Hickman and Ryan Stegman]
Me, sitting on the literal edge of my seat for 3 straight hours.
"When there's trouble you know who to call..." Finally added another completed team to my shelf
Big news: Stephen Wacker has been appointed the new Editor-in-Chief of Marvel Comics, replacing C.B. Cebulski.
Good news: after a short break and a (very minor) accident, I'm back to work on the next video! Hoping to get this to you very soon.
I just posted this month's Patreon bonus video, an hour-long deep dive into every X-Men era and which comics the MCU should adapt. Featuring special guests @mojoversepod.bsky.social! Link below ⬇️
🚨 NEW VIDEO 🚨 WHY DC ERASED SUPERGIRL I explain the history of Supergirl, why Kara Zor-El was removed from DC continuity, and the bizarre alternate versions that replaced her. LINK BELOW ⬇️
blasting The Boys are Back in Town because the Doom Patrol are back
I just posted this month's Patreon bonus video, a 45-minute deep dive into Absolute Green Arrow with special guest @troyoboyo17.bsky.social. If you would like to get a bonus video each month, early access to all my main videos and more, sign up below! www.patreon.com/owenlikescom...
🚨 EARLY ACCESS 🚨 U-DECIDE - MARVEL'S WORST PUBLICITY STUNT My new video is now available to watch on Patreon! If you'd like early access to new videos, consider supporting me for just £1 per month. JOIN HERE ▶️ www.patreon.com/c/owenlikesc...
Kinda have a really strong urge to re-read Claremont and Miller's Wolverine series now...
One of those comic pages that just makes you stop and say "hell yeah" (from Uncanny X-Men #132 by Chris Claremont and John Byrne)
It's that time again - I'm looking for some kind friends to read a couple of quotes in my next video! If anyone is interested, please reply or send me a message.
“The sad thing is they’d probably throw someone like Zorro in Arkham.” from Batman #681 (Dec 2008) by Grant Morrison and Tony S. Daniel
“The whole world is watching us now. We must be nothing less than fabulous.” (New X-Men #122 by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely)
"How few people do you need before you can change the world?" (Fantastic Four #553 by Dwayne McDuffie and Paul Pelletier)
Just got my HoX/PoX trade signed by @pepelarraz.bsky.social. Thanks again!
Absolute Green Arrow #1 was tremendous. Highly recommend to anyone who hasn't checked it out!
🚨 NEW VIDEO 🚨 WHY MARVEL KILLED CAPTAIN MARVEL I explain the history of The Death of Captain Marvel by Jim Starlin, and what makes it one of the most impactful and significant superhero deaths of all time. LINK IN REPLIES ⬇️
🚨 NEW VIDEO 🚨 HOW MATTHEW ROSENBERG IS TRANSFORMING SPAWN @ashcanpress.com joins me to discuss his plans for Spawn, the importance of creator-owned comics, and his new series, If Destruction Be Our Lot. LINK IN REPLIES ⬇️
🚨 NEW VIDEO 🚨 MIDNIGHT UNIVERSE - MARVEL'S BOLD NEW DIRECTION Discussing the news of Marvel's Midnight Universe, its three launch comics (Midnight X-Men, Midnight Spider-Man and Midnight Fantastic Four) and what to expect from this new horror imprint. LINK IN REPLIES ⬇️